SECONDHAND SEPTEMBER
It is Secondhand September! Our consumer driven culture is putting increasing pressure on our planet, and its people, and it isn’t sustainable. If you are looking to make a difference for the sake of the environment one of the best ways is to shop second hand – reuse and upcycle. Consignment shops, thrift stores and even online marketplaces are great places to find items that still have lots of life in them yet! In my experience, you can find almost everything you are looking for second hand and it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality, or your style, either. I have been blown away by the items…
PACKING LUNCHES?
It is estimated that over 1.4 BILLION plastic sandwich baggies are thrown in the garbage weekly (eek!!). Reusable snack baggies, wraps and pouches are the perfect solution for litterless lunches. They are reusable, washable, chemical free, and so easy to clean. We’ve got small and large sizes in patterns for all ages and stages! Get back to school (or work) ready and reduce your plastic waste. You can find them here!
PLASTIC FREE TOOTHPASTE
SAVE 15% ON NELSON NATURALS! Plastic-Free is one of Nelson Naturals main company ethos and has been since day one way back in 2012. They are actively helping to divert millions of plastic tubes from our oceans and landfills, while simultaneously raising awareness of the negative impacts of single use plastics. Nelson Naturals has left out the questionable and toxic ingredients and use only clean, food grade ingredients. We encourage you to think outside the tube and give Nelson Naturals toothpastes a try!
CORNSTARCH POOP BAGS
Monty’s Cornstarch Poop Bags are made from cornstarch and renewable bio-based plant materials PLA and PBAT and are designed to biodegrade fully when returned to the earth leaving zero harmful toxins, chemicals or waste behind. Conventional plastic poop bags can take hundreds of years to break down, if ever. These compostable cornstarch pet waste bags take a maximum of 3-6 months to fully decompose making these a great simple swap! We also carry the wheat straw dog poop bag dispensers which come with a roll of 15 bags. Find these new products here !
PRODUCE & BULK BAGS
ON SALE! When you are at the grocery store or local market, wouldn’t it be fantastic to reach for a reusable, plastic-free and fair trade produce bag to fill with your fruit and veg? These sturdy organic cotton bags are a fair trade product made in partnership with an organization in India that is certified WFTO. These bags create opportunities for people with disabilities and people with leprosy achieve social and economic integration by fair trading. They are available in singles (sizes 5×7, 8×12 and 12×15) or purchase all 3 in a set for only $9.99. Find them here https://thetwig.ca/product-category/bags/
Products For Your Low Waste Life!
